If the account was only in your spouse's name and had no beneficiary named, it will have to go through probate. However it can possibly use the smaller estate type - a Relief From Administration. That type allows up to $100,000 for a spouse's estate.

Generally, a landlord cannot evict someone simply because they want to sell the home. However, if you are on a month-to-month lease arrangement, or your lease has expired and you're a holdover tenant, a 30 day notice would be sufficient. There is not enough information here to answer your... View More

If you are current in your rent, you should make sure your complaints to the landlord are in writing. Consider escrowing your rent; your local municipal court will have information on the proper procedure for escrow. You should speak with an attorney directly so that they can review your lease and... View More

You have three choices. You could file a criminal complaint for theft. You could file a small claims complaint for conversion which is the civil tort that's similar to theft, where you're asking for a return of an item or its monetary equivalent. Lastly, you could continue to do nothing... View More

I am glad you reached out as I am an expert on this sensitive topic and have written about it extensively. I am not sure if I am permitted to link to what I have written on Justia so let me summarise here. Ageplay is legal in the United States, online or offline. In other countries, online ageplay... View More

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Thank you for sharing what happened — I can only imagine how stressful that must’ve been, especially with your vehicle totaled and everything else going on. I want to make sure you get a clear understanding of where things stand legally and what your next steps might be.... View More

If the deed is joint tenancy with right of survivorship, you will file an Affidavit with the county recorder and your grandmother's death certificate, and the entire house will be in your name. If it is jointly owned but does not have the survivorship language, then your grandmother's... View More

Assuming she is single and all of the credit card debt is in her sole name, then only a probate asset can be used to pay off that debt. If there is no probate assets, then her estate will not have to pay back that credit card debt. The house is in survivorship status therefore it is not a probate... View More

Based upon these facts, the trustee would look to sell your home and car. The exemptions allowed in Ohio do not cover the equity in these assets. The non-exempt equity is quite large and therefore a chapter 7 trustee would look to sell your assets. Chapter 13 would be your alternative. In a Chapter... View More

If your question pertains to suing or accusing H&R Block for negligence, yes, there are lawyers out there who may take on that matter on your behalf. To the degree of success in such a case is questionable. You are still ultimately responsible for what is on your tax return. If your question... View More

Retain an arborist to assess the value of the trees that were removed, and the cost to replace them. Also ask a real estate agent the amount of any reduction in property value. Use that information to send a letter to the owner of neighboring property asking for compensation. If the owner... View More

There are very limited circumstances under which a landlord can evict you if you have a lease for an amount of time. If you paid rent and did not otherwise violate the lease, they can choose not to renew your lease, but they don't have an action for eviction on this information. You should... View More

In filing for personal bankruptcy, there are 2 types: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. You are likely looking at a Chapter 7 because you have no or limited income. Chapter 7 is where 100% of your unsecured debt like credit cards, medical debt, and personal loans are wiped out. You have to qualify for this... View More

Without a written agreement, if you sue the co-owner, it could be difficult to get any reimbursement. You could file a "partition action" asking the court to order the property sold. The court could credit you with the co-owner's unpaid share of the costs in the distribution of... View More

If you are a voucher holder subject to HUD conditions, there are very specific definitions in HUD leases as to when a landlord can properly evict you re having people over. HUD also has specific definitions for what constitutes a "guest" or "other person under the tenant's... View More

It sounds as though the promise to pay was signed after the 3 day notice was given. If you made 2 of the 3 payments towards the current month's rent, then the notice to vacate would be invalid and rendered void based upon accepting rent for the future rent period.

However, if the... View More

An Ohio attorney could probably advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the stress and anxiety brought about by noise from the safety equipment. If the noise levels comply with labor and safety standards in the trucking industry, I don't think it could be... View More

Addendum - If you consult with workers' comp attorneys, you could inquire about noise level monitoring. This is an area that industrial hygienists who work with noise-level monitoring/dosimetry would know more about. Some of the professional level equipment that yields meaningful data has... View More

Unfortunately, the criminal process is a long one and the right to confrontation comes at the end.

Ohio has a codified right to a speedy trial. Assuming the defendant is out on bail, the State has 270 days to bring her to trial on a felony. There is a triple count on days, if the accused... View More

You can ask her, but if she refuses, you would have to proceed with the proper eviction process. She could then sue you to recover her contribution to the down payment and mortgage, and perhaps some of the appreciation in the home value claiming a partnership and other legal claims, and you could... View More